Hi-Tech Crime CRIM30375

Just what does happen to your data ? Facebook collects data on users in many ways. This is a readable article on this issue.

Quote from web page: What makes people send abusive messages online and through social media? And what - if anything - can be done to tackle it? A panel of guests joins Victoria to discuss these issues, including Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge, who made a film for the programme about trolling, Caroline Nokes, Conservative MP and chair of a parliamentary group looking at body image and Abby Pell, who was trolled after posting a picture of her six pack online with the words "I have a kid, a six-pack and no excuse". (Release date: 24 November 2015)

Quote from page: In 2014 there were more than 3,000 cases of suspected romance crime in the UK, according to Action Fraud. Romance fraud is where one person makes another believe they are in love with them, only to exploit the relationship for money. So what is it like to be on the receiving end of such a scam? Angus Crawford spoke to one woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, about how she was targeted. (Release date: 27 November 2015)

Interesting discussion in itself; do students need sexual consent workshops. Intersting too because the person invovled in rejecting the notion of such workshops was then abused online including, allegedly, accusations of being a rapist.such an accusation might be an actionable comments (grounds for libel/defamation?).

This is a well known video clip. Woman assualts man for flying a drone over a beach. You can see stills and read more about the case here . News outlets reports she now faces up to a year in jail for assault.

This example of a weaponised drone got a lot of coverage. This was a home made drone (quadcopter) with a gun attached and a firing mechanism.

Short video clip on weaponization of drones as part of overall trend of militarization of police. Short video clip on weaponisation of drones as part of overall trend of militarisation of police.

News interview about militarization of police forces and weaponized drones.

There is a useful summary on the website of  The Guardian . Please note: This footage shows someone being shot. It is at a distance but that is what can be seen. There is the growing use of dashcams (dashboard video cameras) and bodycams (bodyworn video cameras) by police officers. This video shows how a dashcam captured the shooting of a suspect (armed with a knife) by a Chicago Police Officer. This footage has been released by the police department and the officer is currently under arrest. This is a good example of how digital technology oermits the capturing of video evidence. This incident has led to a rise in tension in some communities in Chaicago and elsehwere. This is because it has to be set i nthe context of a campagin called Black Lives Matter, which is a response to a large number of incidents in which black citizens (mainly young men) have been shot by police officers in various parts of the United States. The presence of the camera (a form of CCTV if you wil

Short video about victims of tolls and an interview with someone who does it. Link to page if embedded video does not work.

Dear All, Welcome to the blog which complements the Hi-Tech Crime module (CRIM30375). This is one of several external resources used to enrich your learning experience. It has proven popular with previous cohorts of students as it is both convenient and engaging. I look forward to working with you all this academic year. Regards from, Phil

Video not embedding properly so if it doesn't display here is a link to the BBC . The founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales talks about the dangers of mass surveillance.

Great little video segment (four minutes) on the impact of one ill advised tweet. Are we all too quick to judge and too quick to be vigilantes?

This is great documentary which looks at the social context of hacking. It gives some insights into the history, techniques and motivations of hackers.

Interesting demo of Google Glass and a Facial Recognition App.

Facebook is getting better at Facial Recognition. See article here . (Video not displaying correctly? Issue with the embed code. But can view full screen just fine.)

Welcome all! Just a quick hello to everyone on the Hi-Tech Crime (CRIM30290) module. This is a message from Phil who has been teaching you in Term 2. See my welcome video (from Nashville) on NOW and by now I should have seen you all as well. This blog is somewhere that I can quickly add interesting videos and snippets to supplement the more formal leaning materials on NOW. It's been nice to meet you and I look forward to covering lots of interesting stuff with you all. Regards from, Phil